Amanda Woerner

I also struggled with dyslexia, which was kind of a double-whammy. I was scared to go to school and be asked to read in front of the class; I would sit there with sweaty palms.

Then, in fifth grade, we had a running race out in the parking lot and they timed every kid in the schooland I had the fastest time of anybody. I was shocked, and realized this was something at which I could actually excel.

<h1> Looking back, I think that sports meant more to me than the next person. </h1>

I needed sports more to prove to myself that I could be good at something, and I worked a little harder than I think I would have if I hadnt been struggling.

Though that running race in the fifth grade was the beginning of my sports career, I never thought Id go to the Olympics. That was something that seemed like it would happen to somebody else, not me. But after being introduced to the decathlon by a track coach in college, eventually I was not just trying to be the best in my school, I was trying to be the best in the world.

By the time I was preparing for the 1976 Olympics, for the last six years of my athletic career, all I did was train for six to eight hours a day, driving myself to be the best I could be. I was extraordinarily dedicated, motivated, and competitive.

During my Olympic training, I was so far away from Caitlyn. I honestly just ignored my gender issues the best I could. But it was always present. When you suffer from gender dysphoria, its not something you can take two aspirin for, get plenty of sleep, wake up the next morning, and everythings fine. Youre just kind of stuck with it.

I didnt understand it, and I didnt know what was going on with me.

But it was also my dyslexia and gender issues that made me an Olympic champion. I channeled my struggles to drive and push me. Now, I see those issues as my gift.

<h1> Everybody has issues they have to deal with. </h1>

Whether thats family issues or identity issues or a learning disability, the quality of your life is going to be determined by how you deal with those obstacles. The key is to use it to push you forward.

I think everybody deserves an opportunity to compete in sports, no matter who you are, no matter what your identity. Sports is a great place for young people to get to know themselves, and to learn about winning, losing, hard work, and dedication.

While theres a lot of progress that needs to be made, I think the Olympics committee is way ahead of the rest of the sports world when it comes to trans athletes because theyve been grappling with hormone use issues in athlete for a long time that have forced them to develop clear policies for athletes.

Years after the 1976 Games, when I was competing, it was revealed that East Germany was illegally administering male hormones to female athletes as part of their training. Incidents like this have contributed to the need for hormonal testing among Olympic athletes, and the continual reevaluation of how hormone levels can affect fair competition.

The Olympics committee has also had to create policies around athletes using hormones for non-doping purposes, too. After a long battle with the IOC, <a href="https://www.espn.com/olympics/news/story?id=1835959" id="602cfbdb-cb79-3e47-ab1b-6e84ded10959"> American sailor Kevin Hall </a> , who had to take regular testosterone shots after being diagnosed with testicular cancer, was cleared to compete in the 2004 Athens Olympics with a therapeutic use exemption despite testosterone being a banned substance.

Over the last 15 to 20 years, the IOC has done a lot of research on these issues. I think theyve done just about as good of a job as you can do.

In the future, I think more sports organizations are going to have to find a way to accept trans athletes, too. We have certainly come a long way in the past 20 to 30 years, but we still have a ways to go.

<h1> There is an environment of machoism in some male sports that keeps athletes closeted because theyre afraid it will hurt their career. </h1>

That was certainly the case for me; living my life as a woman never even seemed like an option when I was a young person.

In 1977, the year after I competed and retired, I got to meet tennis player Renee Richards, whod come out as transgender. I never told her about any of my issues, but I thought, What guts she had to do this, to live her life authentically, and I admired her so much.

That being said, I think every athlete has to contemplate coming out on an individual basisevery situation is different and every individual has to do whats best for them.

When I was young, I felt I couldnt do anything about my gender dysphoria. Back then, I could never have envisioned a future for myself as happy as I am now.

<h1> I have no regrets about my life. </h1>

I was fortunate to have six genetic children and four stepchildren. I also had wonderful women in my life. I spent the majority of my life raising children and working, and I have no regrets about that.

But I never thought that someday I would be able to live my life authentically, I thought Id just have to deal with my identity my whole life.

It wasnt until I was 63 years old looking back and realizing I was dealing with the same issues I had when I was 9 that I wondered, What am I going to do with my life? I finally got the guts to tell my story. It wasnt an easy decision, and it took a long time.

No matter your situation, theres no right or wrong way to come out. But now, I wake up in the morning, and I look in the mirror, and everything finally feels like its in the right place. Im not struggling anymore. Im happy.

<h1> This article is part of Womens Health 2020 Pride Month Coverage. Click here for more. </h1>

Caitlyn Jenner: ‘My Gender Dysphoria Is A Gift’

By the time I was 9 years old, I was struggling with my gender identity. I would sneak into my mother and sisters closets when nobody was around to try on their clothes, or go play with their makeup. I had no idea why I was doing it; it just felt right.

Caitlyn Jenner: ‘I See My Gender Dysphoria As a Gift’

Jennifer Lopez was noticeably missing from the Oscars red carpet this year after a very busy awards season for her starring role as stripper-turned-con-artist Ramona in the movie Hustlers.

Depsite J.Lo's Golden Globe and 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations (not to mention that <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a30716503/jennifer-lopez-workout-super-bowl-halftime-show/" id="cb5b28cd-e6f8-3b34-aa5c-a8b0c36abe63"> Super Bowl performance </a> last week), both Jennifer and the film 'Hustlers' were completely snubbed by the Academy Awards this year.

Jennifer did attend the Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles just last night, so it's possible she'll still make it to some of the Oscars after-parties this year. (If so, I've got my fingers crossed for a fierce outfit.)

Neither J.Lo nor her fiance Alex Rodriguez's social media accounts are offering up any clues as to where they might be. A.Rod posted an Instagram Story with his daughter Tashi today, while Jennifer was still dedicating her Stories to the aftermath of her Super Bowl performance. (Have you checked out the #JLoTikTokChallenge yet?!)

Some speculated that her Super Bowl performance was, in fact, J.Lo's response to her Oscars snub. The singer memorably took the stage on a pole to recreate her epic pole-dancing performance from Hustlers.

Aside from that Jennifer has been mostly tight-lipped regarding the snub.

Jennifer Lopez Is Missing From The 2020 Oscars After 'Hustlers' Snub

The song, written by Diane Warren, was featured in Chrissy Metz's film Breakthrough, the real-life story of a mother who turned to her Christian faith after her son fell through a frozen lake.

But apparently the Warren-Chrissy collaboration almost didn't come through. The songwriter gave a pre-show interview to E! News in which she revealed she initially didn't want Chrissy to perform the song, according to <a href="https://people.com/movies/oscars-2020-diane-warren-didnt-want-chrissy-metz-song/" id="70c5c3a2-2808-3155-a161-fac3025a0844"> People </a> . (FYI, this is Warren's 11th Oscar nominationand she's never won!)

Chrissy's been candid about struggling with her weight over the years:

I was blown away. I didnt want her originally for the song, I wanted a more established artist, I didnt realize she could sing, Warren said. She went in my studio, I said, Alright, Ill come back in a few hours. And when I heard her on the song, [I was just] blown away. Just totally blown away. She was amazing.

Needless to say Chrissy is pretty pumped about her performance. "Never in my wildest dreams did I think Id be singIng a Diane Warren song at the Oscars, the star <a href="https://people.com/movies/elton-john-cynthia-erivo-idina-menzel-and-chrissy-metz-to-perform-nominated-songs-at-2020-oscars/" id="2362089b-5695-3cc5-ab22-070c2be028ec"> previously told PEOPLE </a> . This is so epic!

The other nominees in the category for Best Music (Original Song) include:

<ul><li> "I Can't Let You Throw Yourself Away" from Toy Story </li></ul>

<ul><li> "I'm Gonna Love Me Again" from Rocketman </li></ul>

<ul><li> "Into the Unknown" from Frozen II </li></ul>

<ul><li> "Stand Up" from Harriet </li></ul>

Chrissy Metz Wasn't First Choice For Oscars Song

This Is Us star Chrissy Metz is performing the Oscar-nominated song "I'm Standing With You" during the 2020 awards show this year.

Chrissy Metz Wasn't The First-Choice To Sing Her Oscar-Nominated Song 'I'm Standing With You'

2) Best Breast Pump: Willow Generation 3 The third generation of Willow's wearable breast pump features a new range of pump sensitivity settings as well as "smart suction" technology that delivers 20 percent more milk output than previous iterations. Available in spring 2020, the latest and greatest version of this hands-free pump continues to be a game-changer for breastfeeding women. Date available: Spring 2020 Willow

3) Best New TV: Samsung Sero If you're addicted to watching videos on your phone, Samsung's new Sero TV will allow you to enjoy that same vertical viewing experienceright on your wall. The Sero, which will start shipping later in 2020, can pivot between vertical and horizontal orientation and seamlessly connects with your phone for streaming. Editor's tip: The vertical option is clutch for watching videos filmed on your phone. Date available: Later in 2020 Samsung

4) Best Toothbrush: Oral-B iO Six years of research yielded the most "revolutionary technology" in Oral-B's historya brush that uses a magnetic drive paired with "oscillating and rotating cleaning motions with micro-vibrations" to give your teeth that just-went-to-the-denist feel. Available in August 2020, it also pairs with an app to coach you through a two-minute brushing routine complete with 3D teeth tracking to make sure you never miss a spot. Users experienced 100 percent healthier gums within a week and six times more plaque removal along the gumline. Date available: August 2020 Oral B

5) Best New Smart Frame: Lenovo Smart Frame I've never purchased a smart frame because most of them look a little too much like a traditional tablet for my taste. But this version from Lenovo features a a matte screen finish and anti-glare layer, as well as a color tone sensor that adjusts the image brightness so that it matches the ambiance in the room. Plus, if you want to splurge (each frame starts at $399, and they'll be available in August 2020), you can even split one stunning horizontal image across a triptych of frames. This smart frame will change the way you display art and photos in a big way. Date available: August 2020 Lenovo

6) Best New Laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold A computer that...folds in half? Believe it. That's what you've got with Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 Fold. You can fold this innovative tablet in half, displaying content on one or both sides of the screen, or even hook it up to a keyboard to use it more like a laptop if you please. Sign me up for this funky screen ASAP, please. Date available: Mid-2020 Lenovo

7) Best New Food Product: Impossible Pork Yep, the folks behind the Impossible Burger are back with new Impossible Pork and Sausage products. I tasted the pork and liked the flavor and texture (which tastes exactly like ground pork from a pig) even better than Impossible's original ground beef substitute. Look out for this vegan-friendly option in restaurants near you soon. Date available: TBD Impossible

8) Best New Gaming Technology: Alienware Concept UFO If you were addicted to your GameBoy as a kid, you'll be blown away by how far handheld gaming technology has come. Actress Aisha Tyler helped Dell debut their new Alienware Concept UFO at CES, showing off the 8-inch tablet with detachable controllers on each side. While this is just a prototype for now, the buzz is real in the gaming world. Date available: TBD Jerod Harris - Getty Images

9) Best New Pet Technology: WhistleFit This pet tracker does so much more than monitor your pooch's steps (you know Fido is sleeping all day anyway). The smart collar, which will <a href="https://www.whistle.com/" id="949b597a-da23-3859-a9db-6f75db5e9eb9"> be available for $79.95 </a> starting January 21st, 2020, also monitors licking and scratching activity to help owners nip potentially problematic habits in the bud. It offers advice on how much to feed your doggie based on their daily movement, too. This tracker will make you a better dog mom100 percent guaranteed. Date available: January 21, 2020 Tri Nguyen

10) Best New Refrigerator: LG InstaViewTM Door-in-Door Refrigerators LG unveiled its new updated InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerator at CES this year, and it's here to make your kitchen coolerliterally. This version features a new slow-melting Craft Ice dispenser (the ice is round and looks insanely cool in cocktails, FYI!). It also features CoolGuard stainless steel panels which helps extend the life of fruits and veggies by regulating cooling. Date available: Now LG

11) Best New Water Sports Technology: Sublue MixPro Underwater Scooter Sublue makes a range of underwater scooters (think: motorized devices to help you scuba dive, snorkel, or swim with more speed), but the new Mix Pro is the smallest double propeller underwater scooter on the market. The battery lasts 60 minutes and it allows you to glide through H2O at 1.8 meters per second. Translation: The MixPro is here to make your next beach vacation 10 times more fun. Date available: Soon Sublue

12) Most Innovative New Treadmill: Huami Amazfit HomeStudio Huami is a Chinese company best-known for their smartwatches, but now they're expanding their reach with the Huami Amazfit HomeStudio. Your eyes are not deceiving youthe HomeStudio's treadmill is totally open at the front, and is designed to pair with the Glassa 43-inch HD screen. The Glass contains a camera that can analyze your movements, and also offers non-treadmill based yoga and sculpting classes via subscription. Date available: TBD Huami

13) Best New Rowing Technology: Ergatta Say hello to the chicest rowing machine you've ever seen: Ergatta's sleek design will fit in seamlessly with your furniture. Rather than instructor-based workouts, it offers fun game-ified sweat sessions and personalized challenges you can select on screen. Retailing for $1,999, it's a full-body at-home workout designed to satisfy your inner competitive spirit. Date available: March 2020 Ergatta

14) Best New Running Tech: Nurvv Prepare to revolutionize your running game. Nurvv's insoleswith 32 precision sensorsanalyze your gait and pair with an app to provide you with detailed performance analysis on everything from your pronation to your stride length (price: $299.95). All that data is put to use to craft personalized workouts to help you hit your goals. Date available: Now: Nurvv

15) Best Smart Home Technology: Google Assistant "Hey Google, can you manage my entire life?" Honestly, you're not far off with the new Google Assistant features that debuted at CES. You can ask Google to leave messages for the rest of your family, program it to remember essential phone numbers, or even remind it to start your coffee machine at a certain time. Yep, Google just became an even more essential part of your routine. Date available: Later in 2020. Google

16) Best New Wearable Camera Tech: HERO8 Black Media Mod and Display Mod GoPro is tricking out its Hero8 Black with all new accessories this year. The <a href="https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/mounts-accessories/media-mod/AJFMD-001.html" id="c51350b1-4be1-390e-ae3a-d16be46910d9"> Media Mod </a> (which you can preorder now) features a built-in mic, lighting mounts, and an HDMI out port for easy plack back. The <a href="https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/mounts-accessories/light-mod/ALTSC-001.html" id="b8e851ee-0ebe-3aaa-a574-2af113090da0"> Light Mod </a> (available now) lets you illuminate the scenery around you with four levels of brightness. Your action videos just got that much more Instagramable. Date available: Light Mod is available now; Media Mod is available for pre-order, shipping January, 27, 2020. GoPro

17) Best Sustainable Packaging: Tom's Open-Source Recyclable Tubes Tom's is pioneering sustainability in the toothpaste industry. They first debuted a new recyclable toothpaste tube in 2019 and plan to roll out the packaging across all full-size tubes by the end of 2020. The best part: They're making the design open-source in hopes that all their competitors will hop on this green train. Date available: Now and rolling out across more brands in 2020 Tom's

18) Most Innovative New Shoe: ASICS Smart Shoe ASICS presented a prototype for a new smart shoe at CES this year, demo'ing the technology in their EVORIDE running shoes (the real deal will launch sometime in 2020). The shoe will contain a sensor that can track stats like kick strength and stability, and provide real time feedback and actionable tips to improve your stride. If you've got your sights set on a new PR in 2020, the ASICS smart shoe could help get you there. Date available: 2020 ASICS

19) Best New Meal Prep Tech: Samsung Next's Whisk Smart food platform Whisk helps you meal prep like a true pro with technology that factors in your personal preferences, go-to recipes, and your location to make recommendations for what to whip up in the kitchen. At CES, demos showed Whisk pairing with Samsung's Family Hub refrigerator's ViewInside camera to curate recipes based on ingredients you already have in on hand. Mind. Blown. Date available: Spring 2020 Samsung

20) Most Innovative New Headphones: TCL ACTV200BT I've tried a lot of headphones in my life, but this tech is next level: These groundbreaking new headphones from TCL let you monitor your heart-rate while they pump out your tunes thanks to ActivHearts heart rate sensing technology embedded in the right earbud. It's compatible with Apple HealthKit and a wide range of other apps that can help you track your metrics. Date available: Spring 2020 TCL

The Best New Technology At The Consumer Electronics Show 2020

That's why I was so excited to hear that Google Assistant is rolling out Interpreter Mode on Android and iOS phones worldwide (it originally rolled out only on the <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Google-Nest-Hub-Max-Charcoal/842552117?irgwc=1&amp;sourceid=imp_Si51xqxZDxyOUGjwUx0Mo38SUknyFOymqWYUxg0&amp;veh=aff&amp;wmlspartner=imp_10078&amp;clickid=Si51xqxZDxyOUGjwUx0Mo38SUknyFOymqWYUxg0" id="b0ee33ea-d610-3a7c-a830-4e1918f2271c"> Google Home Hub </a> ). The new real-time translation feature allows you to converse in 44 different languages with the press of a button. It's basically Google Translate 2.0without the lag time required to pull up an app or type in a website.

The execution is simple: Just say, "Hey Google, help me speak Vietnamese," or "Hey Google, be my French translator" to engage in a fully translated conversation via your phone. (You can also type into the tool, if say, you're trying to borrow a tampon from a stranger in the ladies room, and would prefer not to converse in loud robot-speak.)

When I used a <a href="https://www.walmart.com/browse/google-pixel-4/1105910_3169677" id="9193f70f-b5b6-3a80-a753-9c54c6b156a9"> Google Pixel 4 </a> to test Interpreter Mode with a German-speaker, the functionality was smooth, and the translation nearly perfect. I liked that it provided me with both an audio and written translationa tool that I imagine would be useful if you were attempting to learn a new language as well.

Here's a peek at how the tool works:

Other new features rolling out include the ability to hold your phone over a sign or menu, and view a translation that you can screenshot via Google Lens.

Google Maps will also now feature a "translate" button that allows you to tell a local taxi driver the name of your destination in their native language (no more futilely attempting to point to the map on your phone while miming that you'd like to be dropped off near the pyramid at the Louvre).

I'm just going to say it: Google Assistant's Interpreter Mode is the best thing to happen to travel since the smartphone.

Google Assistant Is The Best Thing For Travelers

During a recent trip to Southeast Asia, my husband and I would have been quite literally lost (many times over) without the help of Google Translate. Most memorably, the app helped us communicate with an elderly Vietnamese couple who welcomed us into their home during a tour. It enabled a conversation so fluid the couple wound up offering us glasses of their own home-brewed (garlic-flavored!!) whiskey, and insisting we all take a photo together before we left.

Google Assistant's New Interpreter Mode Is The Best Thing To Ever Happen To Travelers

The ability to transform her body at the gym is a new experience for Ariel. Years ago, it was hard because Id go to the gym with my trainer and because of <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a27102758/ariel-winter-weight-loss-anti-depressant-medication-instagram/" id="fd4f5f38-f86e-3ff2-abad-4415ffdeba11"> my antidepressant medications </a> I never saw results, she says.

Eventually, she decided to switch medicationsbut not for aesthetic reasons. I didnt change my antidepressants because I wanted to lose weight, Id just accepted it and it was fine, she says. I got inspired to actually find a medication that helped me as a person and did all the things I wanted it to do.

When she found a combination that worked for her, Ariel says it felt like it turned back on my metabolism. She admits the weight loss she experienced wasnt something she even worked for, saying it came with medications and happened really quickly.

Yet, it made an undeniable difference in Ariels outlook. When I changed meds, and started feeling better about myself mentally, losing weight was helpful because it made me feel like I wasnt just stuck. I hate being stuck anywhere in life.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3YC4i8g_Q0/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="850551d5-8336-3530-a4ce-5abc185ad561"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3YC4i8g_Q0/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="6613aeec-8326-3656-a474-a520e210f1a8"> I know I missed #motivationmonday so here is #tuesdaymotivation with @mackfit :) I am never the most excitedddd person to go to the gym, but feeling healthier and seeing the work you put in pay off really makes it worth it Also... @mackfittraininggym is a BOSS and keeps reminding me of my goals Peep the second video to see my floss skills #goals #fitness #fitnessmotivation #workout #healthy #motivation #exercise </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arielwinter/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="0d2afebb-895c-3a57-ad85-fb7b25ffcfe7"> ARIEL WINTER </a> (@arielwinter) on Oct 8, 2019 at 4:29pm PDT

The upside wasnt even necessarily her slimmer new frameIve always had curves and I like having curves, she saysbut her ability to finally see more visible results in the gym. Seeing her body changed helped her unearth her workout motivation again, and now she works out three times a week.

Her sweat sessions consist primarily of <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a29504467/ariel-winter-bear-plank-workout-instagram/" id="094e15a1-a756-36ef-a1a0-c9593ba80435"> strength training </a> . Ill do cardio occasionally but Im not looking to lose any more weight, Im looking to gain muscle, she says. I dont weigh myself, I don't care about that.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ssotdADCP/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="5888df09-7353-3b0e-a15c-ae5d6c47c547"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ssotdADCP/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="194097e4-23fb-3652-a6c7-8023efe99bcd"> just tried this exercise today so its not perfect but Im out here working towards my goals with @mackfit #fitness #fitnessmotivation #workout #health #healthy #strong </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arielwinter/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="0d2afebb-895c-3a57-ad85-fb7b25ffcfe7"> ARIEL WINTER </a> (@arielwinter) on Oct 16, 2019 at 5:04pm PDT

Ariels not a dieter, eitherin fact, she loves pizza, carbs, and a good cheese platebut shes trying to make a concerted effort to eat healthier. I know eating a ton of cheese, bread, greasy food isnt great for my heart or my insides so Im working on that, she says. These days shes focused on making small changes (think: turkey burgers instead of ground beef) and upping her meal prep game. Im trying to make more foods that will last me throughout the week, she says.

Ariels recent weight fluctuations have made her the target of plenty of cruelty on social media. I think the one thing that bugs me the most is when people say Oh thank god she lost weight, she used to be so fat, she says.

While she used to <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a19902058/ariel-winter-shut-down-body-shamers-who-said-she-squeezed-into-shorts/" id="fcb6a9ae-93ca-3456-ac71-bc282e4e6058"> fire back in the comments </a> of her Instagram posts, she changed gears after a fan pointed out that she spent more time responding to negative comments than nice ones. Its hard not to because Im a feisty person, nobody likes being treated that way, she says.

But shes committed to focusing on only what makes her happyand that includes continuing to crush her workouts in the gym. Im doing something for myself that Im seeing positive results from, and that makes me feel stronger and better, she says. Im feeling more energized and healthier, and its inspiring me to do new things.

Ariel Winter: ‘I Have 2 Abs And I’m Looking To Get

Ariel Winter is on a mission for, in her own words, a big butt and Michelle Obama arms. A few more core muscles would be nice, too. <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a28980696/ariel-winter-instagram-abs/" id="30f23c40-e2d3-3587-a6e0-46a19a0418e5"> I have two abs currently </a> and Im looking to get more, she says.

Ariel Winter On Weight Loss, Switching Antidepressants, And Getting Motivated In The Gym

In case you're behind: Gypsy's mother, Dee Dee, suffered from <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26678552/the-act-hulu-munchausen-syndrome-by-proxy/" id="eb2f3791-104c-397b-abba-f51a94ce3020"> factitious disorder imposed on another </a> (a.k.a. Munchausen syndrome by proxy). Throughout Gypsy's life, Dee Dee convinced her and others that Gypsy was severely ill-forcing her to take medication and undergo unnecessary medical treatments. (At one point, Gypsy even had to get <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26896258/gypsy-rose-teeth-extraction-hulu-the-act/" id="c3cc1fba-8e09-3ec0-ae5c-f083341dac79"> all of her teeth pulled </a> -possibly due to the fact that she was fed through a feeding tube for years, and put on medication that caused her teeth to "crumble".)

Eventually, Gypsy figured out her health issues were all a lie, and ran away with boyfriend Nick Godejohn. Gypsy reportedly went on to convince Godejohn to murder Dee Dee-and he stabbed her to death in June 2015.

<h1> Wait, so what's Gypsy Rose's boyfriend's prison sentence? </h1>

Godejohn, who is now 29 years old, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard in February 2019, according to the <a href="https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/crime/2019/02/22/nicholas-godejohn-sentenced-life-prison-blanchard-murder/2949249002/" id="84b8dc73-f845-3036-aef4-a73ad0207fec"> Springfield News-Leader </a> . Prosecutors did not pursue the death penalty in the case. During the trial, Godejohn's defense team tried to argue that he committed the crime out of love, to save Gypsy from her mother's abuse.

During the sentencing hearing, the <a href="https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/crime/2019/02/22/nicholas-godejohn-sentenced-life-prison-blanchard-murder/2949249002/" id="84b8dc73-f845-3036-aef4-a73ad0207fec"> Springfield News-Leader </a> reports that Godejohn told the judge, "I was blindly in love. That was always very much the case."

In comparison, Gypsy is <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a26949387/how-long-is-gypsy-rose-blanchard-in-prison-when-is-her-release-date/" id="b5739682-81f6-37d9-a493-06d5f957b858"> serving a 10-year sentence </a> for her role in the murder (she convinced Godejohn to do it, after all), and she will be eligible for parole in 2023 when she is 32 years old.

What Is Gypsy Rose Lee's Boyfriend's Sentence?

If you're obsessed with Hulu's new show The Act, you probably know all about Gypsy Rose Lee's <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a26949387/how-long-is-gypsy-rose-blanchard-in-prison-when-is-her-release-date/" id="34ed808b-9b3b-3ba4-af78-36392ba15c1a"> real-life prison sentence </a> for the role she played in the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. But Gypsy didn't do it alone-she got help from her boyfriend, Nick Godejohn. (FWIW: The pair met on ChristianSingles.com.)

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Sophie Turner accompanied new husband Joe Jonas to the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday. It was a big night for Joe: The Jonas Brothers performed at iconic music venue The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey, to commemorate the VMAs occurring in their home state of New Jersey for the first time, and they also took home the award for Best Pop Video for their song "Sucker."

But let's be real: Sophie wasn't just there to be a supportive wife. (FWIW: Danielle Jonas was also there with husband Kevin, but there was no sign of Nick's wife Priyanka Chopra in the audience.) The actress is apparently a huge Normani fanso much so that she decided to ditch Joe in the middle of the awards to go dance to Normani's performance with friend Hailee Steinfeld.

Yep, you better believe it was all captured on MTV's Stan Cam, too. The video shows Sophie gripping Joe's arm, while turning back to gesture to someone behind her right before Normani's performance begins. As soon as the lights go up, Sophie pumps her first in the air, and promptly runs past Joe without another word or a second glance to go dance with Hailee.

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Watch this <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VMA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw" id="b238a77d-0249-3481-ad68-6820b0673132"> #VMA </a> Stan Cam moment right now on Twitter. <a href="https://t.co/GSt7sy3GY8" id="841fb921-bad6-38a3-a937-60d937551b6f"> https://t.co/GSt7sy3GY8 </a> Twitter Live (@TwitterLive)

I mean, some songs are just made for dancing to with your BFFs, right? (Sorry, Joe!)

Sophie Turner Totally Ditched Joe Jonas To Dance With Her Friends During The 2019 MTV VMAs

Honestly, you can never have too many pairs of headphones. The only problem: The good ones, like Bose, are pretty damn expensive. That's why, when the go on sale, you need to scoop them up ASAP.

Luckily, Amazon secretly put several pairs of Bose headphones on deep discount this week. You can scoop up a pair of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0117RFZHC?" id="b8021290-a7fa-3a75-ad8b-06e3ad7fafc3"> Bose SoundSport In-Ear Headphones </a> for just $39 right nowand they're normally $99! At that price, hell, I'd just go ahead and stock up on two. (You know you're totally going to leave one pair in the airplane seat pocket next time you fly...)

Bose's SoundSport product features crisp sound, and proprietary 'Stay Hear' tips that fit comfortably in your ear (and come in three sizes!). Paired with an iPhone, you can also easily switch between listening to music and taking calls.

The other huge discount running right now? <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bose-Soundwear-Companion-Wireless-Wearable/dp/B0748KDJPS?" id="ed507746-075b-3be9-ae46-a1893c45339a"> Bose's Soundwear Companion Wireless Wearable Speaker </a> . If you hate wearing headphones in your ears, you'll love this speaker system that's basically a collar you can wear around your neck. It lasts for 12 hours off of a single charge, and TBH, you know your dad would totally love to receive this as a gift.

Get this: Apparently, Bose's wearable speaker features special technology that directs the soundswaves up toward your ear, resulting in a totally immersive sound experience. Forget your dad, buy these babies for yourself!

Bose Headphones Are On Mega Discount Right Now

Bose Is Having A Huge Sale On Headphones And Wearable Speakers On Amazon

Jessie J just posted a new bikini photo to Instagram that's got fans talking. Sure, Jessie's body looks amazing in her two-piece suit, and it seems like she's having tons of fun on the beach. But what commenters are really zooming in on is the big old (Channing Tatum-sized?) handprint on Jessie J's butt.

Jessie kept the caption innocent enough, saying: "Me after going down every slide at the water park in the hotel. I was HYPED." Notably, she didn't give boyfriend Channing Tatum the photo credit on the image like she's done for <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a27699106/jessie-j-elbow-nose-instagram-channing-tatum/" id="141ba96e-d9cc-3a1a-a6bf-9f692ecfa48b"> his sexy snaps in the past </a> . She did tag her location on the image, though, at the Paragraph Resort &amp; Spa in the country of Georgia, which is located near Turkey.

It's safe to say that the commenters immediately went wild. "Whose are those fingerprints?" said one fan. "But are those Channings hand prints?" wondered another.

But sorry, Channing fans: Shortly after posting the photo, Jessie updated her caption with the hashtag #handbyalisha to clear up any confusion.

Me after going down every slide at the water park in the hotel. I was HYPED. #sandhandbyalisha A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessiej/" id="52af9c39-b5d3-341c-a517-776ac1e90325"> J E S S I E . J </a> (@jessiej) on Aug 6, 2019 at 2:07pm PDT

FYI, <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a25091689/channing-tatum-dating/" id="e2ef4fce-d5ed-3930-a6a5-e80d583e4609"> Channing and Jessie started dating </a> back in October 2018 when someone spotted them out in public together. Not long after, Channing took his daughter (with <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a22501893/jenna-dewan-channing-tatum-interview/" id="fb15db43-6996-3578-a3f5-a07915a0a4c4"> ex-wife Jenna Dewan </a> ) to see Jessie perform in concert, and in November 2018, Channing made things pretty damn official with an Instagram post from another of Jessie's concerts.

Things have only gotten cuter since then, with the pair frequently posting <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a27699106/jessie-j-elbow-nose-instagram-channing-tatum/" id="e1ff827a-1a49-3c88-aea6-3e6478494504"> adorable photos of one another </a> to Instagram. (You can thank Jessie for this <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a27336507/channing-tatum-jessie-j-naked-shower-instagram/" id="d92f3b85-cc22-3080-a8d7-a6bb4de751ff"> nearly naked pic Channing released </a> on his own Instagram account back in May.)

In case you were more distracted by Jessie's toned booty than the handprint on her cheek, you should know that Jessie swears by a <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a28335648/jessie-j-vegan-fertility-chronic-pain/" id="41620321-c99b-35a3-a586-55ea9acb1e33"> vegan diet </a> , and loves <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a28505583/j-jessie-j-abs-instagram-video/" id="ca8bffc7-355a-3152-aa8a-fe90283f0873"> hitting the gym </a> .

Jessie J Posted A New Bikini Photo Showing Off A Handprint On Her Butt

This lil' baby cyst seemed to make Dr. Pimple Popper nostalgic for the days when she stared down, well, more approachable cysts on a regular basis-as opposed to huge <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a28181836/dr-pimple-popper-ground-beef-cysts-back-instagram-video/" id="107c3db4-aaf2-366a-a0c9-3f22e961bc89"> ground-beef-filled lipomas </a> . (It's dirty work but someone's got to do it...)

As she squeezes grey goo out of her patient's chest using her handy popping tools, Dr. Pimple Popper can be heard saying, "Can't we just go back to these kind all the time? The kind that just gives me a little carpal tunnel." (I'm assuming this <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a28087554/dr-pimple-popper-lipoma-weight-instagram-video/" id="4bb28408-ab89-373b-ad1d-c0786e6d2275"> seven-pound cyst </a> involved the type of grueling full-body workout that resulted in full-body soreness, as opposed to just a bit of wrist pain.)

Per usual, Dr. Pimple Popper chats away with her patient as she squeezes. "You've squeezed this before yourself, huh?" she says, straight-up calling out her patient, who replies with a guilty, "Uh-huh."

Always on-point with her bedside manner, Dr. P checks in to make sure her patient is okay mid-squeeze, too. "You okay, am I hurting you?" she asks. "Not at all," the woman replies.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BzL9UqEhjh4/" id="9c4af745-829e-316f-a13d-324e64f296af"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BzL9UqEhjh4/" id="23ca5390-202b-3a12-a423-5189f5da8b33"> When you just need to get something off your chest Check out A SUPERFICIAL CYST ON THE CHEST on #youtube! #cyst #drpimplepopper </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drpimplepopper/" id="b70ba417-84e9-3663-a0b8-13cdff5b2b07"> Sandra Lee, MD, FAAD, FAACS </a> (@drpimplepopper) on Jun 26, 2019 at 1:47pm PDT

The entire operation is over in a matter of moments, leaving Dr. Pimple Popper plenty of time in her schedule to tackle juicier (and probably more tiring...) cases like this <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a27054254/dr-pimple-popper-epidermoid-cyst-instagram-video/" id="6f757f6d-5aca-3a29-a7c2-0d7654c58e39"> huge epidermoid cyst </a> that was hanging on by a string, or this <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a27559837/dr-pimple-popper-spitting-cyst-youtube-video/" id="ca5232dd-bc5e-3414-af37-6e0f45d7906e"> spitting cyst </a> that she'll probably never forget.

Thanks for doing God's work, Dr. P!

Dr. P Just Popped A Chest Cyst Like A Boss

Dr. Pimple Popper, a.k.a. dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, has popped big cysts and little cysts, armpit cysts and eyeball cysts. But TBH, she seems pretty damn fond of the petite superficial chest cyst she just popped on Instagram today.

Watch Dr. Pimple Popper Remove A Superficial Chest Cyst In New Instagram Video

TBH, when I first decided to review Ritual's Essential for Women vitamins, I was expecting more of the same-until I popped those little pills in my mouth.

I was ready to slug 'em back with a few huge gulps of water, when all of a sudden I realized that a minty-fresh taste was flooding my mouth. I was so surprised I almost forgot to swallow. When I did, a hint of cool, refreshing mint remained behind.

My first thought: Whoa. My second thought: WTF is in this little vitamin!?

Well, look closely at your bottle of Ritual vitamins and you'll see a little plastic tab amidst your pills. That, my friends, is the secret behind this vitamin's oh-so-pleasing taste. "We developed a food-grade plastic insert or 'minty tab' infused with peppermint oil," says Mastaneh Sharafi, Ph.D., R.D., head of scientific and clinical affairs for Rituals. "The tab is found in every bottle but doesn't change anything about the formulation of the capsule itself."

<h1> I know, not everyone needs a multivitamin. </h1>

It's true-the best way to get your daily dose of nutrients is definitely through food.

"I recommend multi-nutrient supplements, but not for everyone," says Sonya Angelone, R.D., and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, who is not affiliated with Rituals. "I first look at [a client's] food intake and help them maximize nutrient intake from food."

Sharafi also says that people with nutrient gaps in their diet are the best candidates for multivitamins-that could mean people following a vegan diet, or just the average person who doesn't eat enough fruits and vegetables. Personally, I first started taking (or attempting to take...) a multivitamin when I learned I had a vitamin D deficiency.

If you're trying to lose weight, a multivitamin might also be a smart choice. (Yes, keto dieters, I'm looking at you.) "Often, I recommend a good quality, general multi-nutrient supplement for someone on any lower calorie diet," says Angelone.

<h1> But if you need a multi, you might as well take one that tastes good... </h1>

Here's the deal with Ritual vitamins: When you place your order for the Essential for Women multivitamin, you're signing up for a subscription that costs $30 per month. Shipping is free, and each bottle delivered to your doorstep contains a full month's supply. You can cancel your subscription at any time.

The company also makes an Essential Prenatal vitamin that costs $35 per month and operates on the same subscription plan.

The bottom line: Not everyone needs a vitamin, but if you do, Ritual's Essential for Women multivitamin has a minty taste that makes it a pleasure to swallow.

'I Finally Found A Multivitamin That Tastes Good'

I'm just going to throw this out there: I hate taking vitamins. Most of them taste like chalk, sticking to the back of my throat, sometimes even leaving a funky, metallic taste in my mouth.

'I Finally Found A Multivitamin That Doesn't Taste Like Garbage'

The former Yankees player presented the World of Dance judge with a sparkling diamond ring that can only be described as...enormous. The <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/g26434618/jennifer-lopez-arod-relationship-timeline/" id="6a0899d1-ff67-32b2-a825-7d4997eeaa40"> couple first met in 2005 </a> at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York-though at the time, J.Lo was still with ex-husband Marc Anthony. However, J-Rod didn't become an official couple until 2017.

Of course, celebrities started weighing in on the engagement immediately. DJ Khaled hit the comments section of A-Rod's post with a simple "Congrats!!!" Plus, J.Lo's <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a26570984/derek-hough-girlfriend/" id="691bc6c9-3bda-35ca-ac29-bdf4c7a699a5"> World of Dance </a> <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a26570984/derek-hough-girlfriend/" id="23bae6b4-1a41-3ce9-ab2b-331d400d4b39"> co-host Derek Hough </a> chimed in with "THIS IS HUUUUUGE. The ring and the actual engagement! So happy for you two!!! Wow."

But, naturally, Ellen DeGeneres won the comments section of J.Lo's post with a hilarious note reading, "Yes. I'll be your Maid of Honor."

Seriously, though, just take a moment to think about how amazing that would be.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Buz91Uglr0h/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="3d9f9ee1-a4da-378e-a627-ebe581711ddc"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Buz91Uglr0h/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="419eb468-82cd-3466-a538-64e5293d3220"> This is, simply, one for the books. #CommentsByCelebs </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/commentsbycelebs/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="8d9e601d-9b30-3905-a678-f18d44419d7d"> Comments By Celebs </a> (@commentsbycelebs) on Mar 9, 2019 at 7:01pm PST

Let's hope Ellen at least makes it on the guest list. Details about the wedding are still forthcoming-but it will undoubtedly be a family affair. J.Lo <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/g26474793/jennifer-lopez-kids/" id="4574ff33-ae4d-3536-af1b-dac19bfe28ae"> regularly posts photos of her twins </a> with ex Marc Anthony, Max and Emme, and Alex's two daughters from a previous marriage.

However, it looks like J.Lo and A-Rod's engagement trip involved just the two of them.

A-Rod kicked off the weekend posting a sweet <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/a26762487/jennifer-lopez-alex-rodriguez-no-makeup-instagram/" id="e32aa53f-dc93-3637-a2bf-8f355adc255e"> no-makeup photo </a> of Jennifer as they lounged by the pool together.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuuiAzYg-wl/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="30f9f0f1-d14a-3edc-a850-76cfc8afe85a"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuuiAzYg-wl/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="af15eb0d-49d4-3dad-ab46-f56af85fe57b"> Enjoying a little R&amp;R with my . Whats your happy place? On the beach ? Or in the snow ? </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arod/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="d13b109c-4484-31c8-a723-ab52af2aa78b"> Alex Rodriguez </a> (@arod) on Mar 7, 2019 at 4:22pm PST

He followed up that post with a hilarious video of Jennifer shaking her famous booty (if you needed any more evidence that these two have fun together...well, here you go).

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuxMTJVARYV/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="93afd9ce-db5e-34f9-a7cc-93b6fa2947d5"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuxMTJVARYV/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="eb6cd9a3-b4b6-3d26-a941-a8aa5009e76e"> Heading into the weekend like: </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arod/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="d13b109c-4484-31c8-a723-ab52af2aa78b"> Alex Rodriguez </a> (@arod) on Mar 8, 2019 at 5:10pm PST

J.Lo's been sharing details of the blissful trip, too, posting a flirty photo of herself on the beach in a booty-baring bikini with A-Rod in the foreground.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuxK8jpAK8-/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="f31f3d0e-9374-3ac0-a6ec-db6b91dd05c4"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuxK8jpAK8-/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="93874eb6-2ada-33d9-a29a-6cecb2dbacd8"> #beachbums </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jlo/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="3569bdfa-7527-32c4-a24c-096d8febc318"> Jennifer Lopez </a> (@jlo) on Mar 8, 2019 at 4:58pm PST

As for their official announcement posts, J.Lo captioned hers with a sweet "," while A-Rod went with a simple but sweet, "she said yes ."

Is it too soon to start a countdown to the wedding?!

Ellen Posted The Best Comment On J.Lo's Engagement

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announced their engagement with matching Instagram posts Saturday night, capping off a weekend filled with adorable photos posted from their beach vacation together.

Jennifer Lopez And Alex Rodriguez Are Engaged—And Ellen DeGeneres Just Posted The Best Comment

Melissa McCarthy is nominated for best actress at the 2019 Oscars for her role in Can You Ever Forgive Me-and she kicked off the night with an adorable moment on the red carpet with husband Ben Falcone, who also appears in the film.

Notably, Melissa also won a Razzie award this weekend for worst actress for her roles in Life of the Party and The Happytime Murders-though she earned a redemption prize at the Razzies for her part in Can You Ever Forgive Me. So yes, she could very well take home a best actress and worst actress award in the same weekend.

Melissa looked amazing in a black and white jumpsuit and cape as she hit the red carpet early in the night, with Ben by her side.

They shared a too-cute-for-words Oscars red carpet moment as they posed for photos together, and photographers gently asked Ben to move aside.

. <a href="https://twitter.com/melissamccarthy?ref_src=twsrc^tfw" id="75c1cd5e-e710-3ece-a580-509f4b650613"> @melissamccarthy </a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/benfalcone?ref_src=twsrc^tfw" id="2eb25ec0-208e-386b-a842-ae6a001ba887"> @benfalcone </a> on the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oscars?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw" id="03ffed5c-013b-3a9d-a807-d46d1dff255e"> #Oscars </a> red carpet. <a href="https://t.co/cmeGUFHJUh" id="86e59ef6-b8a9-34ac-a263-38cffaed7b9b"> https://t.co/cmeGUFHJUh </a> <a href="https://t.co/FZpqZjNtwr" id="d3ca9f4a-1c2b-32e9-a1a6-400cafc8c71d"> pic.twitter.com/FZpqZjNtwr </a> - Dan Linden (@DanLinden) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanLinden/status/1099810516049035266?ref_src=twsrc^tfw" id="c8ad74f5-018c-36a7-a62c-8dcde69d4862"> February 24, 2019 </a>

Ever the good sport, Ben scooted over, and let his wife be the star of the show. But let's all take a second to appreciate the loving gaze he sent her way as her looked on from the sidelines? Swoon.

Aww! <a href="https://twitter.com/melissamccarthy?ref_src=twsrc^tfw" id="75c1cd5e-e710-3ece-a580-509f4b650613"> @melissamccarthy </a> 's hubby <a href="https://twitter.com/benfalcone?ref_src=twsrc^tfw" id="2eb25ec0-208e-386b-a842-ae6a001ba887"> @benfalcone </a> is her biggest fan on the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oscars?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw" id="03ffed5c-013b-3a9d-a807-d46d1dff255e"> #Oscars </a> red carpet! <a href="https://t.co/4VoixgNX2q" id="b90d392d-eaa9-3c1c-afc0-b1993d809c31"> https://t.co/4VoixgNX2q </a> <a href="https://t.co/ZGXWtejVtj" id="6a277021-424a-3d24-a07a-620be2f422b3"> pic.twitter.com/ZGXWtejVtj </a> - ExtraTV (@extratv) <a href="https://twitter.com/extratv/status/1099811749543370758?ref_src=twsrc^tfw" id="0c946364-4d47-34fa-a156-b97f03e85b66"> February 24, 2019 </a>

Ben and Melissa prepared for the red carpet in pretty much the best way ever, too. Apparently, they spent some quality time cheering on their actor friend Richard E. Grant as he hopped around on a trampoline after he made her and her family eggs.

Best way to prep for the Oscars? Breakfast with <a href="https://twitter.com/melissamccarthy?ref_src=twsrc^tfw" id="75c1cd5e-e710-3ece-a580-509f4b650613"> @melissamccarthy </a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/benfalcone?ref_src=twsrc^tfw" id="2eb25ec0-208e-386b-a842-ae6a001ba887"> @benfalcone </a> &amp; some trampolining and her signature giggle! <a href="https://t.co/O5rQHhRVKg" id="63c7905f-1062-3e4f-af5d-7be3924c25c5"> pic.twitter.com/O5rQHhRVKg </a> - Richard E. Grant (@RichardEGrant) <a href="https://twitter.com/RichardEGrant/status/1099777351246798848?ref_src=twsrc^tfw" id="7c502b5c-5e66-3849-a119-a456094a7c09"> February 24, 2019 </a>

Melissa later told Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet they were the "best eggs I ever had."

Then, the posted an all-smiles selfie on their way to awards (btw: pretty sure Ben was pregaming).

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuSA7vIB275/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="16e6ccef-f004-3152-ab10-4365fabea1cc"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuSA7vIB275/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="5f74c204-9977-3f5c-a00d-969c82024f46"> Hooray were on our way!!! Oscars here we come!!!!! </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissamccarthy/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="3bd7d494-8d18-3493-a2e0-46458b0d1ca3"> Melissa McCarthy </a> (@melissamccarthy) on Feb 24, 2019 at 2:34pm PST

Who else wishes they spent the day with Ben and Melissa? Later, Melissa told Variety that she came prepared with snacks and "adult beverages" for the awards show.

Melissa's weight-loss journey is insanely relatable:

Ben and <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/g26415052/melissa-mccarthy-husband-ben-falcone-relationship-timeline/" id="b1477874-c9fe-3831-a990-1d0de70f2bac"> Melissa met all the way back in 1998 </a> at the Groundlings Comedy School in Los Angeles. They got married in 2005 and have two daughters together, Vivian and Georgette. They've acted in several moves together over the years, including Bridesmaids, Identity Thief, The Boss, and Tammy.

Melissa McCarthy Just Rocked The Oscars Red Carpet

Melissa McCarthy And Husband Ben Falcone Shared The Cutest Oscars Red Carpet Moment

Selma, who is 46, <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a24063886/selma-blair-ms-diagnosis/" id="6db01ac1-aa4a-3a12-ab60-b834021185a9"> shared her MS diagnosis </a> on Instagram in August. "I have #multiplesclerosis," she wrote. I am disabled. I fall sometimes. I drop things. My memory is foggy. And my left side is asking for directions from a broken gps. But we are doing it. And I laugh and I dont know exactly what I will do precisely but I will do my best.

Since then, Selma's been open about her struggles with the disease on Instagram, sharing photos of herself <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a25692652/selma-blair-multiple-sclerosis-cane/" id="a20ae23f-1fb0-391e-a826-807b0131fc40"> walking with a cane </a> and posting about the " <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a25889156/selma-blair-ms-anxiety/" id="e7f14caa-c92d-3545-ab24-76e68a9772b4"> uncontrollable anxiety </a> " that she suffers due to the disease.

Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system that affects the way information flows between the brain and the body, according to the <a href="https://www.nationalmssociety.org/What-is-MS" id="1df17fda-3395-3b0b-a585-5d10d83510a8"> National MS Society </a> . Common symptoms include difficulty walking, fatigue, numbness or tingling, weakness, pain, and depression.

Here's how Selma revealed her MS diagnosis:

Selma's preparation for the Oscars involved more than just her own hair and makeup-her cane got a makeover, too. She credited manicurist Tom Bachik for customizing her cane with her monogram and a pink diamond. "I wanted a special cane for #vanityfair dinner," she wrote. She said producer David Lyons found her some patent leather for her cane as well. "I burst into tears. These gifts to get me through," she wrote on Instagram. "There are angels. "

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuOt9SbHT4P/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="be1175c6-da81-3268-a3c0-88a1da6de7c5"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuOt9SbHT4P/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="d889f29d-5103-34a9-a894-54b8c15f92b0"> This is love . @tombachik customizing my cane with my monogram and a real pink #diamond. How did I get so lucky? I wanted a special cane for #vanityfair dinner. So... @lyon_hearted went out and found patent leather and @bic_owen and he stitched it on. Hours of love put in. And then #tombachick made it especially magical. I burst into tears. These gifts to get me through. #subtle #chic #love. I cant thank these three enough. There are angels. #oscars2019 </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/selmablair/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="da4e602a-519b-3c12-ad93-dda9d2de9974"> Selma Blair </a> (@selmablair) on Feb 23, 2019 at 7:51am PST

She shared a photo from the party with Shonda Rhimes, noting "I have arrived."

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuSXUwlHo0U/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="5fd0e257-1d3c-3fc1-ae49-a8bd36e9b83c"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuSXUwlHo0U/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="4403d4de-4b85-35b4-a330-c6730f352837"> I have arrived. @shondarhimes @vanityfair Oscar dinner. Congratulations to all the amazing talent. </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/selmablair/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="da4e602a-519b-3c12-ad93-dda9d2de9974"> Selma Blair </a> (@selmablair) on Feb 24, 2019 at 5:50pm PST

Selma also busted out a few fierce red carpet poses.

Selma Blair at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Dinner

Actress Selma Blair attended the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscars Party using a cane. She revealed earlier in 2018 that she'd been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

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